Planting a Refuge for Wildlife: Updated and back in print
By Vicki Parsons Many years ago, when creating a landscape for wildlife wasn’t considered all that important, I…
Creature Feature: Tufted titmouse
Even if you’re not a birdwatcher, you’re probably familiar with the distinctive “dee-da, dee-da, dee-da” call of the…
MarineQuest and the St. Petersburg Science Festival: Meet the scientists working to save our oceans
MarineQuest is an opportunity to meet the scientists at the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and…
Stormscaping: Enjoy ecosystem benefits with careful planning
As homeowners across Tampa Bay dig out from three hurricanes in a row, Emily Fournier sees a trend…
Celebrate Arbor Day Across Tampa Bay
Local governments across the region are joining together to celebrate Arbor Day Across Tampa Bay, highlighting the importance…
Day-long event brings together “thinkers and doers” in wake of 2024 hurricanes
A day-long event that recapped the successes, challenges and lessons learned from the 2024 trifecta of hurricanes brought…
Living shorelines a bright spot after 2024 Hurricane Season
As the Tampa Bay region slowly but surely rebuilds infrastructure ranging from beaches to the baseball stadium, one…
Paddler-Friendly Boat Parade Planned for Dec. 22
Picture yourself in a boat on a river, paddling the Hillsborough River at night, surrounded by twinkling holiday…
Uniquely Florida, the Osceola Turkey
As you think about roasting that giant, dome-shaped turkey for Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, here is the “skinny”…
Could a Magic Jet Ski reduce red tide?
Dave Tomasko doesn’t usually joke about red tide in Sarasota Bay, but he can’t help but smile about…